[s1e1] Independence Day -

After defeating Blockbuster, the Justice League arrives. Despite being reprimanded for disobeying orders, the young heroes successfully argue for the right to form their own covert ops team , eventually operating out of Mount Justice. Key Trivia & Continuity

After the Justice League is called away to deal with a global threat from the sorcerer Wotan , the remaining trio—Robin, Aqualad, and Kid Flash—decide to investigate a fire at Project Cadmus . [S1E1] Independence Day

On July 4th, the sidekicks are brought to the Hall of Justice for what they believe is full induction into the Justice League. However, they are granted only limited access, leading Speedy to quit in protest. Plot Summary After defeating Blockbuster, the Justice League arrives

Inside, they discover a massive underground facility creating "Genomorphs"—genetically engineered living weapons. On sub-level 52, they find Project Kr , a teenage clone of Superman known as Superboy. On July 4th, the sidekicks are brought to

Robin (Dick Grayson), Aqualad (Kaldur'ahm), Kid Flash (Wally West), and Speedy (Roy Harper).

The episode won an Emmy for Individual Achievement in Animation, specifically for character designer Phil Bourassa.

The initial trio of Robin, Aqualad, and Kid Flash is a direct reference to the first mission of the Teen Titans in DC Comics. “Independence Day” (pilot) | Young Justice Wiki